The Silver Linings Playlist

In a first for our show, we’re covering a made-for-TV movie, and we couldn’t have picked a better one to talk about. If you’re feeling scandalous, you could do a lot worse than I’m Dangerous Tonight . Tobe Hooper may be asleep at the wheel directing Natalie Schafer’s final film role, but there’s still a lot to discuss with this one. So put on your finest red dress and make sure you’ve got at least...

We haven’t had a Spooky Linings month in quite some time around here, but we do this season, and we’re using it to discuss a very odd anthology film with 2019’s The Mortuary Collection . Interesting visuals and fun setups unfortunately don’t pay off in most of the segments, and there are clear indications of a green director behind most scenes. That being said, there are some genuinely great momen...

While you may have loved Hereditary and Midsommar , Beau is Afraid was certainly the litmus test for fans of horror master Ari Aster. Is a movie about anxiety, paranoia, guilt, absurdity, and possibly even neurodivergence enough to justify one of A24’s largest blank checks ever? That’s for you to decide. While some of us loved and others did not, there’s no denying the hilarious comedy and stellar...

While Sinners and One Battle After Another were duking it all awards season earlier this year, a lot of the other films up for Best Picture and multiple other categories got left out of the conversation; Hamnet was unfortunately one of them. Beautifully tragic performances, impeccable direction, and a score that would make even the toughest man weep, this movie is so much more than “emotional mani...

Time travel, destiny, and predetermination – it’s all on display in 2014’s Predestination . A small film with big ideas riding on the coattails of Primer , Inception , and a lot of other time related movies that came before it, there’s so much to unpack in what essentially is two movies attached at the hip to one another. So grab your favorite bottle of scotch and get ready for twist after twist a...

We have just one question for you: do you wanna party? If so, then you’re in for a treat because this week on the show we’re getting down and dirty with maybe the most punk rock version of all zombie flicks with 1985’s The Return of the Living Dead . A kick-ass soundtrack, fun characters, and outrageous special effects have cemented this one as a classic, and it’s still engaging over 40 years late...

10 years ago today, we began our journey building a playlist of films with cliffhanger, downbeat, and upsetting endings with the caveat of discovering a silver lining for each and every one. In this anniversary special, we’re looking back at the podcast’s journey to make it to this incredible milestone, revisiting some unforgettable moments, and celebrating everything in our show’s legacy. We hope...

We’re taking a turn back into Korean cinema this week as we’re reviewing an absolute classic that’s still in IMDb’s Top 200 and Letterboxd’s Top 50 greatest films of all time. Memories of Murder isn’t a conventional murder mystery; it’s light and funny when it can be while also weaving a web of uncertainty and hopelessness, something only the great Bong Joon ho can accomplish. So slip into your Ni...

Do you remember 2006’s The Breed ? No? That’s okay, no one else does either. We’re uncovering a nothing of a movie to discuss, and it’s no wonder this thing has been lost to time. In 96 minutes of runtime, there’s only about 12 worth seeing. With that being said, our episode is jam packed, so strap in as we tear into this barely-a-movie flick, plus discuss the recent sequel (we couldn’t believe it...

We just passed America’s 250th birthday, so what better way to celebrate our nation’s history than by discussing a film about a veteran with PTSD who was chewed up, spit out, and left for dead by his own country? You’d be forgiven for thinking First Blood is just like any other Rambo film, but this one has a sincere message, and it utilizes a lot of restraint in telling it. So make yourself more p...

Our mothers told us never to do this, but if we had to describe 1986’s The Hitcher in one word, we would use the word “mean”. Somehow this one manages to be very violent and simultaneously incredibly restrained. Rutger Hauer gives one of the most menacing performances in this very straightforward thriller that rivals Steven Spielberg’s Duel in its relentlessness. So light up a cigarette and make s...

1989’s The War of the Roses is undeniably a classic. The 2025 remake The Roses , however, is probably not destined for the same fate. Even though the cast shines, the story is lacking a lot of the…well, war of the Roses. It’s worth exactly one watch (preferably on a plane) and not much more. That being said, our episode certainly isn’t a drag, so sign a commitment (not a contract) to listen along...

It was a franchise that critics turned their noses up at and movie snobs rolled their eyes at, but Twilight proved all of them wrong at the box office. When it comes to the movie itself, however, they may have been proven right. A Mormon’s tale of yearning and romance is actually a cautionary tale of gaslighting and abusive behavior. If you loved this one as a teen, you may be surprised at how it...

While prom season may be in the rearview, we’re not done celebrating because this week on the show we’re talking none other than the absolutely maniacal Hello Mary Lou: Prom Night II . Make no mistake: while this one may sound like another typical cheesy ‘80s slasher, it is anything but. Amazing special effects, unhinged performances, and truly jaw-dropping lines of dialogue make it stand out abov...

After the success of Weapons and Barbarian, Zach Cregger has been handed the keys to the Resident Evil franchise, and this morning we got our first look at his upcoming Resident Evil film. Is it a step in the right direction or are we potentially getting another Welcome to Raccoon City ? Watch the trailer with us over on YouTube or listen along as we react to it to find out. Resident Evil (2026) s...

For over 25 years, Johnny Knoxville and his gang of misfits, maniacs, and masochists have entertained us all with their outrageous stunts and goofs. With the release of the new trailer Jackass: Best and Last , however, it feels like a swan song for the franchise even more than Jackass Forever was. Watch along with us on YouTube or simply listen to us watch the trailer and react to it. Jackass: Bes...

Conspiracy theories appear to be on the rise these past few years as seemingly everything is a contrived plot by the rich and powerful to trick the general public into…something. Bugonia explores that idea to the extreme while still maintaining Yorgos Lanthimos’s dark comedic sensibilities and sharp direction. What happens when someone who’s deep in the rabbit hole decides to enact a plan to prove...

We're back with another mini-episode reacting to the trailer for the latest entry in the Insidious universe with Insidious: Out of the Further . Surprisingly, even six films into the franchise, this one appears to have the juice. Watch along with us on YouTube or simply listen to the eerie soundscapes and creepy effects that lurk the trailer for this flick. Insidious: Out of the Further stars...

We’re continuing the theme of “rebirth” on the podcast as we revisit one of the more maligned films in the X-Men cinematic universe. X-Men Origins: Wolverine was supposed to set up a new branch of films exploring…well, the origins of the X-Men. But this one was panned by both critics and audiences, so Fox did a reset and gave us First Class after instead. However, if you haven’t revisited Origins...

Easter is next week which makes it the perfect time to discuss the time one of the members of the Mount Rushmore of slashers was reborn – kind of. We’re of course talking about 2002’s Halloween: Resurrection . If you haven’t seen it in a while, it may be time to revisit it so you can adjust your rankings of the Halloween films accordingly because this has to be the worst of the bunch. Half-baked c...

Not every A24 horror flick is a slam dunk. Such is the case with Love Lies Bleeding director Rose Glass’s first film Saint Maud . Despite a fantastic lead performance and incredible imagery, the movie spends 80 minutes spinning its wheels before suddenly revealing an explosive ending that almost makes up for the lack of story that came before it - but not quite. So sit back and witness the tale of...

In a short bonus episode to hold you over until our newest episode drops next Monday, we’re responding to a request we received to react to the trailers for the new A24 horror flick entitled Undertone , which debuts this Friday the 13th. Described as a psychological and supernatural horror film about a host of a popular paranormal podcast who becomes haunted by terrifying recordings mysteriously s...

There’s a new Scream flick in theaters right now, and while that film is what most of the fans are talking about, we’re throwing it back to 2011 to dissect the very mid Scream 4 . Released over a decade after the original three films, this one suffers from an identity crisis and fails to justify its existence in the overstuffed remake/reboot crowd of the time. Does this movie have anything to say...

Look, we get it: not everyone is a fan of Tim Robinson’s unique style of comedy. And while Friendship may not be the ultimate litmus test on his comedic sensibilities, it has its moments of real drama and relatable circumstances for the everyman that poke through his specific line delivery and chaotic energy. If you weren’t into I Think You Should Leave or The Chair Company , maybe give this one a...

Guillermo del Toro had been waiting to make his version of Frankenstein for a long time, and in 2025 we finally got to see what he can do with the classic story. It turned out to be a 9-Oscar nominations worthy endeavor. Some interesting spins on the beloved novel await those curious enough to see what Jacob Elordi can do as The Monster, so put on your finest ascot and pour a tall glass of white (...